Baroness SP05 Owner's Operating Manual - page 5
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3. Precautions during operation
Do not start the engine in a closed space, there is the danger of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Operate the machine during the day or in an area with sufficient lighting.
Before starting the engine, set the parking brake.
Remember that there is no such thing as a safe slope. Operating on
grassy slopes requires particular care. To avoid overturning:
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Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope.
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Reduce speed when operating on a slope and when making sharp
turns.
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Always stay alert for bumps, hollows, and other hidden obstacles.
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Never drive the machine across a slope unless the machine is
designed to do so.
Always keep a lookout for hidden hollows or obstacles.
Watch out for other traffic when crossing or near a road.
Do not operate the machine with damaged guards or with guards not
installed properly.
Do not change the engine governor setting or operate the engine at high
speeds. Doing so could result in an accident causing injury or death, or
a malfunction.
Before leaving the operator’s position:
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Move the machine to a level surface.
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Ensure the gearshift foot pedal is in neutral and set the parking brake.
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Reduce the engine speed.
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Stop the engine and remove the key.
Stop the engine, and remove the key under the following conditions:
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Before refueling
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Before adjusting the rake and the blade
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Before removing blockages
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Before checking, cleaning, or servicing the machine
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When experiencing an abnormal vibration while operating the
machine
When turning the engine off, close the throttle and then close the fuel
valve if your model is equipped with one.
Before backing up, look down and behind you to check that the path is
clear and that you can back up safely. Have someone guide you if it is
difficult to check the area behind you.
Reduce speed when turning or crossing roads or sidewalks, and pay
close attention to your surroundings when proceeding.
Take care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure your vision.
4. Maintenance and storage
Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened to ensure
that the machine is always operated under safe conditions.
Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine away from ignition sources
when storing the machine in a building where sparks and open flames
are used.
Let the engine cool down before storing the machine in a closed space.
To prevent a fire, keep the engine, muffler, and battery areas free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and dust.
Keep all parts of the machine in good working condition and all fasteners
and hydraulic fittings tightened.
If the fuel tank needs to be cleaned, clean it outdoors.
Take care that your fingers do not get crushed while making adjustments
to the machine.
Before servicing or adjusting the machine, bring it to a stop, set the
parking brake, turn the engine off, and remove the key (for gasoline
engines, disconnect the spark plug lead as well). Be sure to check
that each part has completely stopped operating before servicing or
adjusting the machine.
To prevent a fire, keep areas around the drives, exhaust pipes, mufflers,
and engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and dust. Clean up
any spilled oil or fuel.
When necessary, use a jack to securely support the machine.
Take care when removing equipment that may have pressure such as
that from a spring applied to it.
When servicing the machine, disconnect the battery and the spark plug
lead. To disconnect the battery, disconnect the negative battery cable
first and then the positive battery cable. To connect the battery, connect
the positive battery cable first.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, avoid making
any adjustments while the engine is running.